On Jun 30, 1:42*am, "CC" wrote:
Not talking about job workshops, but
working with friends on projects at home shop.
Looking for some advise or experiences.
My tools and shop and buddy or neighbor gets
hurt doing something. What do you do to keep
from possible legal problems associated with
an accident. How do you protect yourself
without first making a lawyer drawn up contract
with them? Or is that what you have to do. I'm aware of
making sure they know how to use tools safely
but what else.
CC

I have only one piece of advice--- read Robert's (nailshooter) post
three times, take 3 asprin and call your lawyer and insurance broker
in the morning. DO NOT proceed without doing that.
I spent 560 hours of pay to someone to look after just that kinda
paperwork, in 2008, just to cover my butt.
Even if your friends broke into your shop and used your tools without
your permission, you could liable.
It can be that bad.
The short answer: don't.

A good friend of mine is heavily involved with church youth-groups. He
wanted to take a dozen boys and girls and have them make simple
projects in his (my old) shop. The bull**** was HUGE. Parents signed
waivers, the kids could not touch anything that was plugged in, or
attached to an air-hose. Just nuts.
So he decided to take them on a hike instead.......oh really? you say?
Hello? A group over 5? Where's the nurse? Has this guide ever had a
parking ticket? Overdue library books?

The Nanny State is out of control.

****ing liberals.